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15 Best Forbidden City Tours In Beijing

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The 15 most popular Forbidden City Tours in Beijing. A short list of the ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.

15 Best Forbidden City Tours In Beijing

Beijing: Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included - Meeting points and timing: choose the right version for your day
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Beijing: Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included

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1.Beijing: Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included

Guided Forbidden City and Tian'anmen Square tour with live English commentary, Palace Museum tickets included, and options for Coal Hill Park.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“The trip was amazing and Mike was the best tourist guide we have ever had! He knew a lot about China’s and world history and his English was just perfect :) We can highly recommend this trip to everyone and I would definitely like to repeat one day!”

7,974 reviews3 - 8 hoursFrom $4.00by Discover Beijing Tours

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Beijing: T-Square & Forbidden City Group or Private Tour - Tiananmen Square guided walk: what you actually get in 1 hour
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Beijing: T-Square & Forbidden City Group or Private Tour

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2.Beijing: T-Square & Forbidden City Group or Private Tour

Guided Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City tour with reserved entry, multilingual guides, and flexible group or private options in Beijing.

★ 4.8

“Our Guide-James was really kind, helpful and has great knowledge about history of Forbidden City. He showed us some interesting objects in the museum and guided us through Tiananmen square.”

4,446 reviews3 - 8 hoursFrom $17by Catherine Lu's Tour

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All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall - The Forbidden City: more than a stroll through 600 years
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All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall

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3.All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall

Private Beijing all-inclusive tour of Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall with hotel pickup, lunch, and cable car options.

★ 5.0

“Amazing Trip. Lucy was very good and kind guide. She gave in depth explanation about every site. Also being vegetarian was little issue so she helped in arranging vegetarian food. She helped us local purchase as well. Overall we had good experience with Lucy and her team.”

2,873 reviewsFrom $128.00by Lily's Tour Company

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4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets - Meeting at the edge: where your morning really starts
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4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

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Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall - Tiananmen Square: where the lines and security matter
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Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall

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Beijing: Tianmen Square, Forbidden City & Royal Museum Tours - Ticket reservation vs group tours vs private guide
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Beijing: Tianmen Square, Forbidden City & Royal Museum Tours

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Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service) - Price and value: what you’re really buying for $9.98
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Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

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7.Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

Skip the line with passport entry to Beijing’s Forbidden City. Timed visit, optional guide or Treasure Gallery, 3–4 hours.

★ 5.0

“Summer from Lily's Tour Company provided a thorough and informative tour of the Forbidden City. She has deep knowledge of the Forbidden City and the history of the Ming and Qing dynasty rulers. Summer's English vocabulary is soRead more”

1,263 reviewsFrom $9.98by Lily's Tour Company

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Beijing: Forbidden City and Tian’anmen Square Waking Tour - Starting Point in Beijing: Where the Day Gets Easier
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Beijing: Forbidden City and Tian’anmen Square Waking Tour

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Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide) - The Forbidden City With a Ticketed Plan (and a reality check on walking)
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Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)

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9.Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)

A small-group, ticketed tour linking Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, with an English/Spanish guide, earpieces, and mobile entry.

★ 5.0

“Great experience overall! The tour was well organized, with friendly guides and smooth logistics from start to finish. Everything matched the description, and the pacing allowed plenty of time to enjoy the main highlights. Definitely worth it for anyone visiting the area.”

995 reviewsFrom $11.97by BEIJING BOTRIP TOUR HOLIDAY COMPANY CO., LTD.

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Beijing: The Forbidden City or Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket - Price and value: why this feels like a steal
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Beijing: The Forbidden City or Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket

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Beijing 2-Day Tours: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights - Tiananmen Square: photos, security checks, and the big picture
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Beijing 2-Day Tours: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights

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Private Beijing Walking Tour of the Forbidden City with 7 Options - First stop: Tiananmen Square security, closures, and pacing
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Private Beijing Walking Tour of the Forbidden City with 7 Options

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Beijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven - Tiananmen Square: free entry, big feelings, and crowd control
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Beijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven

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13.Beijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven

A full-day Beijing loop with hotel pickup to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace, plus lunch.

★ 4.0

“Full day Beijing tour covered the highlights of this big city. Our guide, Lee, was friendly, helpful and professional and he made us laugh. His English was very good too. Had a decent Chinese meal for lunch and we thought the price was overall good value for money”

610 reviewsFrom $99.00by Hantang International Travel Service

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Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square - Badaling Great Wall climb: what you gain and what to watch for
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Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square

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14.Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square

A one-day sprint to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Badaling Great Wall with hotel pickup, lunch, and guided tickets.

★ 4.5

“Our tour guide Lee was very informative, he explained everything to us plus some extra background information about chinese culture. We also went to a tea making lesson/taster which was different and informative. Lunch was really nice and a large selection of options. Overall it was a brilliant day. We only had 1 day in…”

609 reviewsFrom $99.00by Hantang International Travel Service

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Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option - Morning logistics: hotel pickup, express entry, and where the tour starts
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Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option

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15.Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option

Mini group, skip-line entry and guided walk through the Forbidden City palaces with hotel pickup in Beijing. Tickets included.

★ 5.0

“Sofia Sofia was very knowledgeable about the Forbidden City. She took us to places that I have not been to before, and I have been at the forbidden city several times. I would recommend her as a tour guide for this trip.”

512 reviewsFrom $36.00by Lily's Tour Company

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